County unemployment rate improves

Sun-Bulletin - Sat Nov 07

San Luis Obispo County's unemployment rate fell to 9 percent in September, down from 9.5 percent in August, according to the latest report from the state's Employment Development Department.

Experts Warn Of Slow Recovery For SLO County

KEYT - Sat Nov 07

On Friday, UCSB released its 2010 'Economic Outlook' report for San Luis Obispo County.

Economic forecast for San Luis Obispo County sees recovery next year

SanLuisObispo.com - Sat Nov 07

With mounting job losses, the housing market collapse and dwindling consumer spending, San Luis Obispo County's economy has not been spared the pain of one of the worst recessions in decades.

The worst is over for San Luis Obispo County's economy

KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo - Fri Nov 06

The worst is over for San Luis Obispo County but these are still trying times. That's according to the UC Santa Barbara Economic Forecast Project.

Vino de Suenos offers different kind of wine tasting

The Daily Sound - Fri Nov 06

Wine lovers looking for a change from the usual Santa Ynez Valley jaunt to various tasting rooms can whet their pallets this weekend in one swoop at the second annual People Helping People Vino de Suenos event at the Marriott Hotel in Buellton.

Salinas Courthouse asbestos case settled for estimated $5 million

Monterey County Herald - Fri Nov 06

A settlement has been struck in a group of lawsuits filed by 190 people who claimed they were injured by working around asbestos and other dangerous materials during remodeling at the Salinas Courthouse.

McTeacher's Nights Raise More Than $10,000 for Central Coast Schools

Noozhawk - Thu Nov 05

Last month, teachers, principals, staff and PTA members from 15 Central Coast schools went behind the counter at their local McDonald's restaurants for a fundraising opportunity called McTeacher's Night.

New study on H1N1 deaths has the elderly community worried about getting vaccinated

KSBY-TV - Thu Nov 05

A study released about H1N1 deaths causes concern in the elderly community. The Journal of American Medicine published a report Wednesday, detailing H1N1 deaths.

Supervisor from Paso Robles puts his foot down on more SLO County money for Los Osos sewer

SanLuisObispo.com - Thu Nov 05

County Supervisors Tuesday allocated $250,000 to keep the Los Osos sewer project moving forward, but Supervisor Frank Mecham made it clear that he has lost patience with the cost of the project to county taxpayers.

Modernizing the inefficient wood-burning fireplace

Sun-Bulletin - Wed Nov 04

A wide, open hearth offers plenty of comfort and ambience, especially on a chilly winter night.